Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Amirr since 2005
Babies named Amirr per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Amirr is a modern respelling of the classic Arabic name Amir, which means 'prince' or 'commander.' First recorded in the U.S. in 2005, it remains extremely uncommon: in 2025, only about 1 in 189,786 newborn boys received the name, ranking 8,243 nationally. Its peak popularity came in 2023, though it has not appeared in any state's top 1000. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating a small but consistent group of parents choosing this distinctive spelling. While the exact inspiration is unknown, it likely follows the trend of modifying established names with double letters or creative spellings, a pattern especially noticeable in the 2020s.
Amirr appears to be a respelling or phonetic variant of the Arabic name Amir (also spelled Ameer), which derives from the Arabic root amara (to command) and means 'prince' or 'commander.' Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 2005, suggesting a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the popularity of Amir and similar-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mir
Sibling names for Amirr
Names that share Amirr's style, for a brother or sister.
